Community Services Coordinator
COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATOR
Lead with purpose. Empower people. Make a difference.
· Full-time permanent position
· Challenging and rewarding leadership opportunity
· Positively impact the lives of people with disabilities and their whānau
· Enjoy a diverse role where every day brings something new
For more than 30 years, SILC has been supporting people to live lives of their choosing—lives filled with opportunity, connection, belonging, and independence. We walk alongside the people we support, empowering them to achieve their goals and participate fully in their communities.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Community Services Coordinator to join our team in a full-time permanent role. This key leadership position is responsible for coordinating high-quality, person-directed services that reflect the principles of Enabling Good Lives and support people to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.
About the Role
As a Community Services Coordinator, you will manage a caseload of people we support, working closely with them, their whānau/family, and support workers to ensure services are responsive, effective, and aligned with individual goals and aspirations.
Key responsibilities include:
· Facilitating person-directed supports in partnership with the people we support, their whānau/family, and community networks.
· Developing, implementing, and reviewing support plans to achieve agreed outcomes.
· Coordinating and managing support worker rosters while ensuring service delivery remains within budget.
· Building strong relationships with the people we support, their families, and key stakeholders.
· Managing feedback and responding proactively to concerns to continuously improve service quality.
· Leading, coaching, and supporting a team of support workers to achieve positive outcomes.
· Fostering a collaborative, positive, and high-performing team culture.
· Ensuring services are delivered safely, effectively, and in accordance with organisational and sector requirements.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
· A relevant qualification and/or significant experience within the disability, health, or community services sector.
· Experience supporting people with physical disabilities, including those with high health and complex needs.
· A strong understanding of person-centred practice and the Enabling Good Lives framework.
· Proven leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, and supporting staff performance.
· The ability to build genuine relationships and work collaboratively with people, whānau, and community partners.
· Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
· Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
· A commitment to culturally responsive practice and working respectfully with diverse communities.
· The ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Why Join SILC?
At SILC, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for someone who shares our values, enjoys working collaboratively, brings a positive attitude, and is motivated by making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
In return, you'll join a supportive organisation with a strong reputation, a committed team, and the opportunity to contribute to positive outcomes for people with disabilities every day.
Applications
Preferred applicants will be required to undergo satisfactory Police Vetting and hold a current Full New Zealand Driver Licence.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership career and make a genuine difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications close 24th July 2026
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